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10 Obstacles to Overcoming Depression
by Karl Perera
In this quick article I want to show you ten
obstacles which stop you from overcoming depression. If you know what
these are you can help yourself become stronger and fight it.
What stops you from overcoming Depression? Here
are ten common mistakes and my quick tips to help you:
Contrary to what many people tell you,
pills are not the answer to depression.
This is common because in today's world the quick fix is what is
required. Also, drug companies have so much money invested that they
help to support this idea. It is usually not true although medicines
can help ease the symptoms or control depression in severe cases.
Anti-depressants only work for as low as 30% of people.
(NY Times article Antidepressants Lift Clouds,
But Lose 'Miracle Drug' Label, June 30, 2002).
If you become dependent on medicine you will never be free of
depression.
Depression is beyond your control because
it is a chemical imbalance in your brain.
For some this may be true but do you know that you can alter your
brain chemistry by changing your mood?
You can eat some foods and feel happier! Chocolate makes you happier
for example, but don't overdo it! Bananas as well, that's good news
isn't it?
Depression is something weak people suffer
from.
Again, this is completely wrong and if you believe this you are
likely to hide your depression or try to keep it to yourself.
Men often don't seek help for depression because they are ashamed to
admit they suffer. Thankfully, this is changing as people understand
that depression can be serious.
There is no cure for depression.
Not true. It is connected to low self esteem and stress. Help
yourself by improving your self esteem and reducing your stress.
Take care of yourself and get help if you need to.
If you really do feel that you are depressed I
recommend that you look at this depression
program as a possible cure. It really works, I know because
I
followed it personally and it's helped me. Many visitors to this website
have also emailed me and told me how much they enjoyed and benefited from
this depression program so rest assured that it is well worth getting.
Depression passes with time
You can suffer from depression for years and some people have
had it most of their lives but you can do something about it. You
don't have to live with it.
Therapy is not helpful
It can be exactly what you need to recover. A high percentage of
sufferers of depression do recover when they get counselling.
You can get over depression without help
It is possible but very much harder to handle by yourself. Good
relationships help recovery. Support from other people is very
important. Seek out a friend's help or try
online counseling (highly
recommended - convenient and cheaper than regular counseling).
Certain people get depression
In fact anybody can get depression. 15% of people in developed
countries suffer from severe depression.
(World Health Organization (WHO) report quoted in BBC-Online January
9, 2001)
It is a surprisingly common problem so you are not alone and
shouldn't feel ashamed to admit you suffer.
Thinking of
yourself as a victim
If you've been abusedby a partner or as a child it is easy to
feel like a victim for years after. You are a victim but this
mentality lowers your self esteem and makes you feel helpless. Your
confidence can be destroyed...
No matter how terrible your past you can move forward and become
free of this mentality. It is not easy and you will need help from
friends. Love is a great healer. Read this page about victim
mentality. Again, online counseling
can be very helpful.
Isolating yourself
Closing yourself off from everyone
else is a symptom of depression. This will make you feel more lonely
and depressed. It will reinforce your negative thoughts that no-one
cares about you.
You need to get out even if you don't feel like it. Visit places or
people you like. Push yourself to be sociable. Start to take some
interest in an activity, even if just to plan to do it.
Low self esteem is a big part of feeling depressed...
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